Welcome to High-Paying Payroll Specialist Jobs

Looking for premium Payroll Specialist opportunities? You're in the right place. We've curated a list of opportunities that offer $100,000 or more. These roles not only offer competitive pay, but also the chance to play a crucial role in a company's financial operations.

What Does a Payroll Specialist Do?

A Payroll Specialist ensures all employees within an organization are paid accurately and on time. They process payroll, calculate taxes and benefits, prepare reports, and play a key role in payroll audits.

Your Career Growth as a Payroll Specialist

With experience and proven abilities in payroll processing, a Payroll Specialist can advance to better positions, taking on greater responsibilities in financial management. Opportunities include Payroll Manager, Payroll Director, or even Chief Financial Officer.

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$129K - $158K *

Collaborate with teams to elevate global payroll solutions by executing sales strategies, advising on technical evaluations, and enhancing sales enablement. Drive impactful results by leveraging exper...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $158K *

Unlock potential by serving as a global payroll expert, guiding sales teams through the intricacies of complex payroll solutions while driving revenue growth and ensuring top-notch deal execution and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $158K *

Unlock global payroll solutions as a specialist driving sales success. Collaborate with core teams, tackle complex inquiries, and execute strategic deals utilizing your deep knowledge and expertise in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $103K *

Deliver exceptional billing support by managing client invoices, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with legal teams. Utilize analytical skills to enhance billing accuracy and efficiency for optim...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Optimize operational environments by ensuring the efficiency and availability of cloud-based applications, leveraging analytical skills to prevent issues and support platform development in a dynamic...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Unlock potential by managing payroll operations across multiple states, ensuring accurate processing and compliance. You will play a key role in supporting payroll activities and collaborating with HR...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Advance the operational integrity of cloud-based applications by monitoring performance, diagnosing issues, and collaborating with teams to ensure optimal functionality in a dynamic, customer-facing e...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $110K *

Champion payroll excellence by ensuring accurate record keeping and timely processing in a dynamic HR environment. Collaborate closely with team members to resolve inquiries and support organizational...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $118K *

Support the Estimating Department by managing project documentation, liaising with subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with bidding processes. Leverage technology to optimize estimating procedures...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $95K *

Champion the design and execution of payroll & HRIS processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate across departments to establish best practices and enhance organizational capacity during...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $126K *

Drive continuous improvement in payroll operations by leading initiatives, analyzing processes, and implementing effective controls. Collaborate with experts to identify inefficiencies and deliver mea...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $110K *

Optimize payroll operations by overseeing timekeeping, ensuring compliance, and managing transactions for timely processing in alignment with regulations and policies...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $115K *

Drive excellence in the billing process by leveraging your expertise in legal billing systems and compliance. Collaborate with attorneys to enhance accuracy, streamline operations, and contribute to f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$79K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the billing cycle, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Utilize your expertise to support attorneys, enhance billing processes, and drive timely collections, with minimal...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$79K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing the billing cycle for attorneys, ensuring compliance and accuracy in invoicing. Utilize your expertise to enhance billing processes, build relationships, and drive improvem...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$79K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading the billing cycle and optimizing processes for assigned attorneys, ensuring client compliance. Leverage your expertise to improve accuracy, meet deadlines, and enhance bill...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$79K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring accuracy and timeliness in the billing process for assigned attorneys. Utilize your expertise to enhance billing efficiency while actively supporting collections and compli...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$79K - $115K *

Join us to lead the billing cycle for assigned attorneys, ensuring compliance and accuracy while enhancing client relationships through effective communication and process improvement...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$79K - $115K *

Drive accuracy and efficiency in the billing cycle, overseeing compliance and communication with attorneys while enhancing invoicing processes and resolution of complex billing issues for improved cli...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Champion the month-end close process while managing payroll GL for multiple entities. Engage with a dynamic team, delivering financial insights and fostering growth in a supportive biotech research en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $110K *

Optimize payroll operations across North America while ensuring compliance with legal regulations and enhancing the functionality of payroll systems. Lead a team to deliver accurate payroll services a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $149K *

Shape the future of payroll management by leading multi-state operations, ensuring compliance, optimizing processes, and enhancing employee experience while collaborating cross-functionally in a dynam...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $143K *

Unlock billing efficiencies and enhance financial compliance while training new hires and resolving disputes. Collaborate with clients and management to ensure precise billing and timely collections w...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Optimize your career by leading UKG Pro WFM operations. Ensure accurate timekeeping and payroll processes across locations, while enhancing system efficiencies and compliance with a focus on continuou...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $195K *

Champion automated payroll solutions and oversee processes for multiple global entities. Manage payroll execution, vendor partnerships, and compliance, ensuring accuracy and efficient data flows while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications are required for a Payroll Specialist job?question toggle

    Most Payroll Specialist jobs require a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Also, experience with payroll systems and proficiency in MS Office is often required.

  • Does a Payroll Specialist need a certification?question toggle

    While not always required, a number of employers prefer Payroll Specialists with APA's Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.